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Hiking and Backcountry Trips
“Hiking is not escapism; it's realism. The people who choose to spend time outdoors are not running away from anything; we are returning to where we belong.” - Jennifer Pharr Davis
Day Hikes vs. Backpacking​
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Day hikes begin and end on the same day and vary as to their goal. Day hikes can be short loops on a level front-country trail that takes less than an hour or two, an all-day excursion to the summit and back on a backcountry mountain trail, and everything in between!
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Backpacking hikes are overnight trips that involve primitive camping for one or more nights. On backpacking trips, hikers need to pack their tent, sleeping bag, food, and other gear into a backpack to carry with them. Most backpackers spend an average of two or three nights on their trip, though there is a growing long-distance hiking community.
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Our Day Hikes & Backpacking Trips
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We offer guided day hikes for all levels, from beginner to challenging. Day hikes can be standalone or integrated as part of a more extensive workshop or retreat program.
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Like our day hikes, our guided backpacking trips are available for all levels. For first-time backpackers, we have a Backpacking 101 workshop with the possible option to rent some gear as available.
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Our backpacking programs always include Night Sky Immersion and Forest Therapy components.
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Accessible and youth-oriented programs are available.
